IMDb > "My Family" (2000) > Episodes cast

Episodes cast for
"My Family" (2000) More at IMDbPro »

Season: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
Year: 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009


Season 1


Season 1, Episode 1: Serpent's Tooth

19 September 2000
While Nick chats up a girl on the internet, Michael's bought a pet rabbit which soon weaves its way into the family.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Karine Adrover ... Isabelle

Season 1, Episode 2: Pain in the Class

26 September 2000
Michael is being bullied by a classmate, and Susan discusses the issue with the boy's parents. Meanwhile, Janey is determined to get a tattoo.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Brian Pettifer ... Mr. Hodder
Janine Duvitski ... Mrs. Hodder

Season 1, Episode 3: Droit de Seigneur Ben

3 October 2000
Ben learns a patient's son is making advances toward his daughter. Susan has tickets to the opera.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Peter Blythe ... Lord Whitten
Orlando Wells ... Young Whitten

Season 1, Episode 4: The Last Resort

10 October 2000
Ben takes Susan away for her birthday, and Nick is left in charge.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Duncan Preston ... Bernard
Rowena Cooper ... Joan
John Arthur ... Peter

Emma Pike ... Chloe
Neil Conrich ... Stuart

Season 1, Episode 5: Farewell to Alarms

17 October 2000
Susan wants a burglar alarm. Nick wants to become a stripper.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Nick Stringer ... Mitch
Roger Sloman ... Police Officer
Karl Glenn Stimpson ... Layabout
Rebecca Ashford ... Girl

Season 1, Episode 6: Death Takes a Policy

24 October 2000
As one of Susan's tour group dies unexpectedly, she decides that the family needs life insurance. Nick agrees, but only in order to win favour with his new girlfriend - a life insurance salesperson!
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Rupert Vansittart ... Mr. Quince
Anna Keaveney ... Mrs. Dudley
Amy Phillips ... Emily
Gary Lilburn ... Vicar
Phillip Manikum ... Patient
Ray Donn

Season 1, Episode 7: Awkward Phase

30 October 2000
Michael's on his first date and asks Nick for the facts of life. Meanwhile, Nick breaks his father's chair and Janey has her eye on a £98 pair of jeans.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Jeff Shankley ... Boss
Rosie Wiggins ... Michelle

Season 1, Episode 8: Much Ado About Ben

7 November 2000
Ben is rushed to hospital after turning white and is forced to reveal that he took Viagra. Placed on a low-carb diet, he turns to Brigitte's guru for help. Meanwhile, Susan's yoga teacher has fallen out with her husband and the class takes place in the Harpers' house.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Daisy Donovan ... Brigitte McKay
Pippa Haywood ... Doreen
Martina Laird ... Doctor Kelly

Ronnie Fox ... Bartender
Phillip Manikum ... Mr. Briggs
Baz Taylor ... Man In Pub
Jeanie Gold ... Yoga Lady (uncredited)

Season 2


Season 2, Episode 1: All Roads Lead to Ramon

31 August 2001
Nick needs a job and Susan volunteers to hire him to work with her. Meanwhile Ben inadvertently calls Janey a prostitute as the two discuss her boyfriends.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rupert Vansittart ... Mr. Davis
Kevin Bishop ... Brian
Adrian Schiller ... Mr. Lennox

Rupert Evans ... Tom
Guy Edwards ... Kev
Rosie Ede ... Ms Brewer

Season 2, Episode 2: The Unkindest Cut

7 September 2001
Susan thinks she has become pregnant and Ben is disappointed about the prospect of having another child. When they realize it was a false alarm, Susan decides that the answer is surgery - on Ben!
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Moray Treadwell ... Dr. Charles
Esther Coles ... Mrs. Ford

Ronnie Fox ... Bartender
Daisy Haggard ... Dental Assistant
Christopher Whittingham ... Tour Guide (as Christopher Wittingham)
Tim Gallagher ... Man in Bar

Season 2, Episode 3: Parisian Beauty

14 September 2001
A French exchange student causes havoc with the Harper men. Nick joins a science experiment. Michael must sleep in Nick's room with interesting results.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper

Beatriz Batarda ... Sylvie
Christopher Ryan ... Mr. Hilliard
Kevin Bishop ... Brian

Season 2, Episode 4: Trust Never Sleeps

21 September 2001
When Susan finds that Janey doesn't trust her, she lets her have a teenage party alone while she is in Oxford with Ben. However the two lose confidence and return, only to be trapped in their bedroom when the guests arrive. When Ben needs to use the toilet, and the one in their bedroom is broken, things only get worse!
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Barbara Keogh ... Mrs. Norton
Tricia Kelly ... Dental Assistant
Jonie Broom ... Salesman

Ray Panthaki ... Gary
Lauren Holden ... Jackie
Preeya Kalidas ... Miranda

Susie Amy ... Donna
Sydney Stevenson ... Sophie
Gary Shelford ... Declan

Season 2, Episode 5: Death and Ben Take a Holiday

28 September 2001
When Aunt Margaret dies, Ben has to travel to Leeds for the funeral with Nick. However, things descend into chaos as the two have to share a bed in a hotel! Worse still, Susan has acquired some "flu medicine" from one of Janey's friends.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Andy Taylor ... Desk Clerk
Abby Ford ... Rita

Bhasker Patel ... Sanjay
Andy Greenhalgh ... Priest
Hilda Braid ... Aunt Kate
John Rapley ... Uncle Frank
Olwen Kramer ... The Hand

Season 2, Episode 6: Driving Miss Crazy

5 October 2001
Ben feuds with his neighbor, Mr Casey, and the two become involved in a lengthy battle for moral supremacy. Meanwhile, Janey has her driving test but cannot find a responsible adult to practice with.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Nickolas Grace ... Mr. Casey
Laura MacAulay ... Dental Assistant (as Laura Macaulay)
Danielle Tarento ... Young Woman
Stephen Rose ... Mr. Ross

Season 2, Episode 7: I Second That Emulsion

12 October 2001
The Harpers quarrel over new home decor. Nick takes jobs as a piano tuner and assistant at the hardware shop. Janey and Stupid Brian's relationship reaches a new stage.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Kevin Bishop ... Brian
Eddie Osei ... Mr. Travis

Season 2, Episode 8: Age of Romance

19 October 2001
Susan is disapproving of Nick's new girlfriend, Amanda, and invites her to dinner to express her feelings on the matter. Things become heated, however, when Susan realizes that she's married! Meanwhile, Michael has a new computer, and Janey feels neglected.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Jan Francis ... Amanda
Nigel Harrison ... Duncan

Season 2, Episode 9: Get Cartier

26 October 2001
Ben fears for his life when he becomes dentist to the mob but Susan doesn't seem to mind. Her opinion changes, however, on seeing Michael selling off the mob's gifts by phone. Meanwhile, it's their anniversary, and Susan's determined to find what Ben bought her.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Michael Attwell ... Mr. Smith

Paul Trussell ... Mooo

Steve Hope Wynne ... James (as Stephen Hope-Wynne)
Evie Garratt ... Mrs. Nancy
Rosie Jenkins ... Young Woman
Ben Jamieson ... Ian

Season 2, Episode 10: 'Tis Pity She's a Whore

2 November 2001
Susan sends Janey in her place to visit her mother, where Janey finds out a family secret. Meanwhile, Michael stands in his school elections and Ben is on a quest to find excitement in his family tree.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Avril Elgar ... Rebecca
Joanna Scanlan ... Dental Assistant
Claire Lubert ... Hooker
Charlotte Palmer ... Hooker
Timothy Bateson ... Derelict
Steven O'Neill ... Policeman
Mark Drewry ... Mr. Winslow

Season 2, Episode 11: The Last Supper

9 November 2001
Susan invites her American boss to discuss the direction the company is heading; however, when she begins to argue with him, his "acid reflux" is triggered. When he suffers a heart attack, Susan feels guilty and is determined to confess.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Mac McDonald ... Scott Tailor
Stephen Powell ... Inspector
Kaye Wragg ... Stephanie
Andy Greenhalgh ... Priest

Season 2, Episode 12: Ben Wants to Be a Millionaire

16 November 2001
When Ben meets one of his old school-friends he considers the idea of investing some money, and asks him for advice. Meanwhile Nick tries to sell his body parts on eBay!
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper

Daniel Hill ... Andy Banks
Kim Ross ... Ambyr Banks
Michael Troughton ... Mr. Henshaw
Elizabeth Marmur ... Dental Assistant
Debbie Norman ... School Secretary

Matthew Bose ... Waiter (as Mathew Bose)

Season 2, Episode 13: Breakable

30 November 2001
Nick's decision to form a Motorcycle Stunt Display Team leads to him winding up in hospital with numerous injuries. However, he soon enjoys being able to call a nurse at the press of a button! Meanwhile Susan decides that Ben needs to tell Nick that he loves him.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Tony Pritchard ... Customer
James Staddon ... Restaurant Manager
Camilla Heaney ... Ward Sister
Jim North ... Jim
Paul Rider ... Steve

Emma Fildes ... Nurse In Dream

Season 3


Season 3, Episode 1: Absent Vixen, Cheeky Monkey

6 September 2002
Janey goes to university in Manchester, and an all out battle ensues over her room.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Phil Nice ... Shopper
Gary Sefton ... Manager
Alyson Coote ... Rhonda - Checkout Girl

Season 3, Episode 2: Shrink Rap

13 September 2002
Ben and Susan attend an auction at Michael's school, where they successfully bid on a couple's therapy session. Meanwhile, Ben tries to avoid a former patient.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Jemma Redgrave ... Dr. Connor
Paul Bradley ... Mr. Spufford
Simon Kunz ... Auctioneer
Jane Lucas ... Woman Bidding

Season 3, Episode 3: Desperately Squeaking Susan

20 September 2002
Ben's cousin's daughter Abi is invited to dinner. Nick becomes a magician.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi

Season 3, Episode 4: Of Mice and Ben

27 September 2002
Abi wants to make a documentary of a "normal married couple", and there's a rat in the walls.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi

Archie Panjabi ... Dental Assistant

Season 3, Episode 5: Imperfect Strangers

3 October 2002
Janey calls home from university in crisis. Ben and Susan have a romantic adventure.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Colin Prockter ... Raymond
Andy Taylor ... Male Receptionist
Matthew Ashforde ... Big Michael
Louise Dumayne ... Female Receptionist
Susan Earl ... Sarah - Barwoman
Rory MacGregor ... Waiter 1
Patrick Bramwells ... Waiter 2
Terry Bird ... Big Tattooed Man
Will Barton ... Policeman

Season 3, Episode 6: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told

10 October 2002
The Harpers experience competitive family strife over an amateur nativity play. Michael has girl difficulties. Ben has a toothache.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Paul Clayton ... Director
Michelle Gomez ... Sharon, Dental Assistant
Sydney Stevenson ... Sophie
Raymond Sawyer ... Moderator
Javone Prince ... Customer
Kirsty McLaren ... Ellie the Sheep
Kristopher Milnes ... Sophie's Boyfriend

Season 3, Episode 7: Waiting to Inhale

17 October 2002
Michael is invited into a girl's room. Ben and Susan find a joint.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi

Victoria Wicks ... Bex's Mother

Gemma Gregory ... Bex

Season 3, Episode 8: Misery

24 October 2002
Susan visits Janey at University. Michael wants to go to Greece. Nick has a new job.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Hugh Lloyd ... Gerald
Angela Bruce ... Server
Adam Astill ... Tom
Nathan Harmer ... Drinker 1
Steve Brody ... Drinker 2
Naomi Frederick ... Girl In Cafeteria
Matt Hickey ... Student

Season 3, Episode 9: Auto Erotica

7 November 2002
Susan wants to go away for her and Ben's wedding anniversary. Nick wins a car in a poker game. Michael finds some underwear.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi

Season 3, Episode 10: A Handful of Dust

21 November 2002
It's Ben's birthday, and Janey comes for a visit with a friend.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Catherine Bailey ... Kate

Season 3, Episode 11: The Lost Weekend

28 November 2002
Michael is off for a higher maths fun weekend, and with everyone else gone Ben and Susan have the weekend alone.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper

Season 3, Episode 12: Ghosts

5 December 2002
The house may be haunted. Nick opens a mini-cab business. An old flame of Susan's looks her up.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Michael Simkins ... Kirk
Jalaal Hartley ... Alexi
Julie T. Wallace ... Jocelyn, Dental Assistant
Gary Fairhall ... Maitre d'

Helena Michell ... Woman in Ladies

Season 3, Episode 13: One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest

12 December 2002
Nick and Ben reach a turning point. Michael tries to buff up.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi

Christine Adams ... Alicia
Peter Heppelthwaite ... Bar Manager
Tony Westrope ... Landlord
Stephen Finegold ... Customer
Katie Hudson ... Julia
Luing Andrews ... Big Customer

Season 3, Episode 14: Ding Dong Merrily...

25 December 2002
It's Christmas at the Harpers, Janey comes home with a gift for the holidays, and Nick has an idea for a holiday business.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Trevor Peacock ... Mr. Bradley
Peter-Hugo Daly ... Mr. Bradley's Son
Harry Peacock ... Mr. Bradley's Grandson
Christine Ellerbeck ... Mr. Bradley's Daughter

Season 4


Season 4, Episode 1: Fitting Punishment

21 March 2003
A new arrival at Ben's surgery leads to problems. Nick studies to becomes an extra. Michael gets very involved with the cadet force.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Leslie Randall ... Mr. Crompton
Gwenllian Davies ... Mrs. Atherton
Richard Nichols ... Boilerman
Brenda Saunders ... Old Woman
Paul Williamson ... City Gent
Alison Ruffelle ... Traffic Warden
Patricia Kane ... Mrs. Fowler

Season 4, Episode 2: They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?

28 March 2003
Susan cons Ben into taking dance lessons. Michael is on a downward slide academically.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Jacey Sallés ... Maria
Georgie Glen ... Mrs. Gleaves
Howell Evans ... Mr. Rhys
Bernard Spear ... Battista Dominguez
Sandra Bee ... Dental Assistant

Season 4, Episode 3: The Great Escape

4 April 2003
When Susan's mother comes to stay, Nick's flat suddenly becomes more attractive. Susan finds a condom in Michael's wallet.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rosemary Leach ... Grace
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr
Evie Garratt ... Mrs. Gurney
Rachel Harvey ... Fiona
Lobo Chan ... Delivery Guy

Season 4, Episode 4: Return of the Prodigal Prat

11 April 2003
When the local paper announces Ben's death, he takes advantage of the situation by avoiding things he doesn't want to do. Meanwhile, Nick finds out his bedroom is to be converted into a nursery, and decides to do something about it.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Paul Hunter ... Mr Gleason
Harry Burton ... Andy Welling
Peter Wight ... Mr Freeman

Season 4, Episode 5: Owed to Susan

18 April 2003
Ben joins a poetry group when Susan discovers that a poem he wrote her years ago was not original and demands another. Nick participates in a drug trial.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr
Frances Barber ... Vanessa
Simon Ludders ... Teacher
Naomi Frederick ... Heather
Aled Pugh ... Giles
Marian Pashley ... Dental Assistant

Season 4, Episode 6: Deliverance

25 April 2003
Susan insists on traveling to Manchester for the birth of Janey's baby, and the journey triggers flashbacks of Nick's birth.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Roger Blake ... Bum-Face
Jim Barclay ... Alex
Jo Martin ... 1970s Nurse
Georgia Fitch ... 1970s Midwife
Angela Ridgeon ... Nursery Nurse
David Armand ... Sales Assistant

Season 4, Episode 7: Blind Justice

2 May 2003
Susan becomes temporarily blind after a discovery at home. Ben has jury duty.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Sylvestra Le Touzel ... Joanna
Rachel Harvey ... Fiona

Paul Butterworth ... Brian
Margaret John ... Woman Juror 1
Javone Prince ... Martin Douglas
David McKail ... Usher

Season 4, Episode 8: Friday the 31st

9 May 2003
Susan gets into the spirit of Halloween.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr
Nigel Harrison ... Mr Green
Charlie Hicks ... Timmy Green
Richard Nichols ... Policeman 1
Stephen Powell ... Policeman 2
Tony Bignell ... Warlock Boy
Dani Harmer ... Girl (as Danielle Harmer)
Andrew Henry ... Boy 2
Hannah Bridges ... Girl 2
Louise Dumayne ... Patient

Season 4, Episode 9: Sitting Targets

16 May 2003
Susan decides Ben should spend more time with Michael. Nick juggles multiple women. Janey's baby comes for a visit.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Alex Dawson ... Hubert

Season 4, Episode 10: Loco Parentis

23 May 2003
Ben and Susan have to go back to school for parenting classes. Roger becomes friends with Abi.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr

Owen Brenman ... Headmaster

Nigel Lindsay ... Roy
Denise Stephenson ... Liz
Paul Putner ... Mr Howarth

Season 4, Episode 11: Canary Cage

30 May 2003
Ben loses his luggage on a free holiday to Lanzarote, Spain. A new camera causes complications.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Hetty Baynes ... Rhoda Baxter
Christopher Ryan ... Rod Baxter

James Coombes ... Spanish Policeman
Vladimir Vega ... Pharmacist
Joseph Long ... Hotel Manager
Karen Mann ... Pharmacist's Wife
Cressida Whyte ... Alison Baxter
David Sant ... Restaurant Waiter
Miltos Yerolemou ... Spanish Policeman 2

Season 4, Episode 12: May the Best Man Win

6 June 2003
Abi's father asks Ben to be his best man, and Ben contracts with Nick to give the stag night party. Michael has to do the dishes.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper

Anthony Head ... Richard
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
George Jackos ... Debt Collector
Paul Williamson ... Man With Pipe

Terry Stone ... Debt Collector 2 (as Terry Turbo)

Season 4, Episode 13: It's a Window-Filled Life

13 June 2003
Roger is contagious. Nick goes into business with a python. Michael fires a rocket launcher through a window.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Russ Abbot ... Len
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr
Leslie Randall ... Clarence
Rachel Harvey ... Fiona
Kirsty McLaren ... Dental Assistant
Tony Bignell ... Bruno
Boris the Python ... Pamela

Season 4, Episode 14: Sixty Feet Under

25 December 2003
After doing some Christmas shopping, the Harpers find themselves stuck in an underground train that has broken down.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Richard Whiteley ... Himself
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr
Patrick Godfrey ... Barry Hall
Amanda Walker ... Patricia Hall
Robert Webb ... Arvo
Philip Brodie ... Jaak

Nigel Lindsay ... Tube Driver (voice)
Sydney Stevenson ... Claire
Tony Marshall ... Edmund
Samuel Gough ... Romany Violinist
Bobby Bragg ... Sleeping Drunk
Emer O'Connor ... Sinead 2004

Season 5


Season 5, Episode 1: Reloaded

12 March 2004
A clip show featuring scenes from the previous 49 episodes.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper (archive footage)
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper (archive footage)
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper (archive footage)
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper (archive footage)
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr. (archive footage)
Abby Ford ... Rita (archive footage)
Rosemary Leach ... Grace (archive footage)
Rachel Harvey ... Fiona (archive footage)
Paul Clayton ... Director (archive footage)
Kirsty McLaren ... Ellie the Sheep (archive footage)
Hugh Lloyd ... Gerald (archive footage)
Nathan Harmer ... Drinker 1 (archive footage)
Steve Brody ... Drinker 2 (archive footage)
Nigel Harrison ... Duncan (archive footage)

Archie Panjabi ... Dental Assistant (archive footage)
Christopher Ryan ... Rod Baxter (archive footage)
Hetty Baynes ... Rhoda Baxter (archive footage)
Cressida Whyte ... Alison Baxter (archive footage)
Sydney Stevenson ... Sophie (archive footage)
Kristopher Milnes ... Sophie's Boyfriend (archive footage)

Season 5, Episode 2: The Mummy Returns

19 March 2004
Janey returns home. Susan lies to the police. Michael becomes born again. Abi confuses nature with naturism.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Colin Prockter ... George
Jiggy Bhore ... Sandra
John Hodgkinson ... Vicar
Peter Ferdinando ... Gareth
Alex Dawson ... Hubert
Renton Skinner ... Policeman
Thomas Davis ... Baby Kenzo
Noah Davis ... Baby Kenzo
Daniel Larner ... Bible Group Member (uncredited)

Season 5, Episode 3: You Don't Know Jack

26 March 2004
Michael's new friend likes Susan.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Michael Obiora ... Jack
Alex Dawson ... Hubert

Season 5, Episode 4: What's Up, Docklands?

2 April 2004
Ben and Susan flat-sit for some friends.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Simon Kunz ... Geoffrey
Caroline Loncq ... Stephanie
Toby Sedgwick ... Pizza Delivery Man
Paul Williamson ... Liveried Butler

Season 5, Episode 5: Luck Be a Lady Tonight

16 April 2004
Susan tries to find a date for Roger to make Abi jealous.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Lucy Punch ... Sarah
Gordon Peters ... Mr. Hargreaves
Alex Dawson ... Hubert
Ben Homewood ... Steve
Louise Winstone ... Vicki Crabshaw
Andrew Alston ... Tim
Victoria Hasted ... Kathryn
Richard Nichols ... Valuer

Season 5, Episode 6: First Past the Post

23 April 2004
Susan decides to run for the council. Ben enters a crossword contest. Michael gets a pet.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Giles New ... Mr. Collins
Judith Jacob ... Mrs. Cooke
Victoria Hasted ... Kathryn
Andrew Alston ... Tim
Edward Lyon ... George Edward Glover
Sody Singh Kahlon ... Returning Officer
Thomas Davis ... Baby Kenzo
Noah Davis ... Baby Kenzo

Season 5, Episode 7: My Will Be Done

30 April 2004
Ben starts thinking about his will. Nick takes a job at a funeral home.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Roger Brierley ... Undertaker #1
Simon Ludders ... Undertaker #2

Season 5, Episode 8: My Fair Charlady

7 May 2004
Susan employs a cleaner. Abi learns the dictionary.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Vicki Pepperdine ... Martha
Crispin Harris ... Librarian
Kim Wall ... Mr. Donnely
Nicky Ladanowski ... Anne

Season 5, Episode 9: The Mouthtrap

14 May 2004
When one of Ben's patients admits to murdering his wife, Susan tries to expose the killer.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Gerard Horan ... Mr. Addis
Suzanne Burden ... Mrs. Addis
Ulla van Zeller ... Luisa (as Ulla)

Season 5, Episode 10: While You Weren't Sleeping

21 May 2004
Problems in the bedroom threaten to drive Ben and Susan apart.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Verity Dearsley ... Molly (as Verity-Jane Dearsley)

Season 5, Episode 11: Dentist to the Stars

28 May 2004
One of Britain's best loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery. Susan is fired.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Peter Capaldi ... Colin Judd
Tony Way ... Burly Man (uncredited)

Season 5, Episode 12: A Wife Less Ordinary

4 June 2004
Susan and Janey agree to switch lives for a week. Roger embraces the "cowboy way".
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Andy Taylor ... Hotel Receptionist
Harry Landis ... Gino
Tony Westrope ... Gas Salesman
Toby Sedgwick ... Cleaner
Mabel Aitken ... Bella
Judith Jacob ... Jessica

Season 5, Episode 13: The Book of Love

11 June 2004
Susan attends a neighbor's book club. Janey works for Ben. Abi wants Coldplay tickets.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Paul Bradley ... Mr. Griffin
Brian Shelley ... Mr. Fleming
Stephen Evans ... Man at Book Club
Thomas Davis ... Baby Kenzo
Noah Davis ... Baby Kenzo

Season 5, Episode 14: Going Dental

18 June 2004
Ben seeks a new partnership in Harley Street. Susan decides to write a novel. Ben takes Janey to a dental conference.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Peter Egan ... Geoffrey Dutton
Windsor Davies ... Night Porter
Andy Taylor ... Hotel Receptionist
Jane Booker ... Jill

Elizabeth McKechnie ... Penelope Dutton
Jiggy Bhore ... Pat
Isobel Middleton ... Mary
Robert Harley ... Alan
Victoria Shepherd ... Fay
Alex Dawson ... Hubert
Terry Bird ... Bruiser
Christine Ellerbeck ... Bruiser's Wife
Rufus Jones ... Delegate
Renton Skinner ... Helmut
Stephen Evans ... Barman
Thomas Davis ... Baby Kenzo
Noah Davis ... Baby Kenzo

Season 5, Episode 15: Glad Tidings We Bring

24 December 2004
Janey's announcement makes the Harpers more festive, but complications, of course, set in, beginning with her fiancé
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.

Danny Webb ... Ches
Rosemary Leach ... Grace
Freddie Davies ... Ches Senior
Edna Doré ... Edie
John Hodgkinson ... Registrar
Alex Dawson ... Hubert
Verity Dearsley ... Molly (as Verity-Jane Dearsley)
Michael Mears ... Nige
Peter Heppelthwaite ... Nev
Cressida Whyte ... Marina
Laura Harling ... Lucy

Matthew Bose ... Lars
Stephen Evans ... Registrar's Assistant
Glyn Holme ... Kenzo
Haydn Holme ... Kenzo

Season 5, Episode 16: Comic Relief Special

11 March 2005

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Jamie Theakston ... Himself

Anthony Head ... Himself
Myleene Klass ... Herself
Adam Hart-Davis ... Himself
Nell McAndrew ... Herself
Dermot Murnaghan ... Himself
Clive Russell ... Himself

Season 6


Season 6, Episode 1: ...and I'll Cry If I Want To

25 December 2005

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rosemary Leach ... Grace
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
John Burgess ... Toy Boy
Neil Henry ... Mark / Uncle Morris
Jim Johnson ... Andrew
Rosalind Adler ... Customer

Dan Clark ... Josh
Tayler Marshall ... Pooh Boy

Season 6, Episode 2: Bliss for Idiots

10 March 2006
Ben's rejection by a club causes him to join a secret society, Susan's favorite author visits, Michael pilfers to impress a girl, and Abi taxes Roger's limited Welsh.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Paul Shearer ... Mr. Hoxton-Jones

Colin Stinton ... Dr. Buck Bukowski
Olivia Hallinan ... Holly
Rufus Jones ... Gay Guy

Season 6, Episode 3: The Spokes Person

17 March 2006
When an old acquaintance turns up boasting of her perfect life, Susan is on a mission to prove her own life is better. Meanwhile, Ben angers cyclists with his rant on a radio programme, and Abi is influenced by the wrong chef.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Jane Booker ... Fat Hilary Jessop
Eric Carte ... Richard Jessop
Roger Griffiths ... Radio DJ
Simon Paris ... Dominic Jessop

James Coombes ... Trevor

Season 6, Episode 4: Dentally Unstable

31 March 2006
While Ben is away at a dental conference, his locum charms the women -- even when they find out he's taken. Michael, meanwhile, has sold the family address for a tidy profit.
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Rosemary Leach ... Grace
Patrick Baladi ... Tony Bassett
Felicity Montagu ... Lydia Bassett
Joseph Ashworth ... Russell
Elizabeth Bennett ... Mrs. Forbes

Season 6, Episode 5: Living the Dream

7 April 2006
Ben, yearning for a boat, and facing mounting costs for two schools, looks for an easy fix when Roger tells him of a new company -- an all he has to do to get rich is push home products door to door.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Tim Hudson ... Mr. Renthrow
Virginia Thompson ... Muriel

Bill Moody ... Algernon
William Ely ... Mr. Powell

Kiki Kendrick ... Mrs. Powell
Jonathan Hansler ... Announcer
Raymond Mason ... Drunk Old Man
Anita Wright ... Old Woman
Tim Hudson ... Mr. Renthrow

Season 6, Episode 6: An Embarrassment of Susans

14 April 2006
Ben decides to buy the property next door and turn it over for a profit, but circumstance... and Ben... get in the way. Elsewhere, Susan believes she's found the perfect mate for Michael, but there's an eerie familiarity to the girl.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Jamie Foreman ... Terry
Lauren Taylor ... Suzanne
Charlotte Palmer ... Kirsten
Renton Skinner ... Policeman

Season 6, Episode 7: And Other Animals

21 April 2006
Michael's gone for the weekend and Janey's moving back to her flat, so Susan fills the hole in her heart by adopting yet another stray. Elsewhere, Abi begins to question whether Roger is really interested in her.. or any females.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Linda Kerr Scott ... Lady in Shop
Andrew Greenough ... Sergeant
Alex Dawson ... Hubert

Season 6, Episode 8: The Art of Being Susan

28 April 2006
Ben's away for the week, and Susan's mother comes to help... or torment; love hits several of the family in different forms as Michael processes a break-up, Roger screws up his courage to ask a question, and Susan and Grace manage to find admirers.
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Rosemary Leach ... Grace
Robert Bathurst ... James Garrett
Lesley Vickerage ... Simone
Trevor Baxter ... Lionel
Hugh Lloyd ... Martin

Season 7


Season 7, Episode 0: The Heart of Christmas

25 December 2006

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Clive Russell ... Professor Howard
Mike Walling ... Vicar
Raymond Sawyer ... Mr. Peterson
Ed Coleman ... Dr. Cavell
Dominic Carter ... Orderly
Jack Brough ... Panicky Father
Roy Heather ... Man in Ward
Jenny Gleave ... Party Girl 1

Jenna Harrison ... Party Girl 2
Angela Clerkin ... Maternity Nurse
Chloe Billington ... Nurse in Corridor
Clive Elkington ... Hospital Visitor
Jeremy Child ... Sir David Challonor (uncredited)
Evelyn Duah ... Private Nurse (uncredited)

Season 7, Episode 1: The Ego Has Landed

6 April 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Jeremy Clyde ... Dr. Kent Hawthorne
Nick Bagnall ... Les Morton

Lexi Strauss ... Clare Morton
Theo Fraser Steele ... Mark Jameson

Hannah Curtis ... Linda Jameson

Season 7, Episode 2: Four Affairs and a Funeral

13 April 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Eric Sykes ... Henry Phillips
Tricia Kelly ... Celia Phillips
Barbara Durkin ... Stacey
Richard Mylan ... Peter
Mike Walling ... Vicar
Sheri-An Davis ... Dental Assistant
Raymond Mason ... Man

Season 7, Episode 3: Once More with Feeling

20 April 2007
Ben and Susan renew their wedding vows, much to Ben's disappointment.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Mike Walling ... Vicar

Season 7, Episode 4: Dutch Art and Dutch Courage

27 April 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Robert Bathurst ... James Garrett
Andy Taylor ... Receptionist
Stephen Bent ... Bartender
Philip Simon ... Bellman
Brian Shelley ... Second Clerk
Cush Jumbo ... Girlfriend
Andy Merchant ... Security Guard

Season 7, Episode 5: Susan of Troy

4 May 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Anne Robinson ... Weakest Link Presenter
Rosemary Leach ... Grace
John Burgess ... Brad
Anna Crilly ... Researcher
Jon Briggs ... Voice-Over (voice)

Season 7, Episode 6: One of the Boys

11 May 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Diana Weston ... Charlie Briggs
Olwen Rees ... Nerys Bailey

Season 7, Episode 7: Abi Ever After

18 May 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Lorraine Chase ... Shelly
Mike Walling ... Vicar

Ty Glaser ... Chloë
Linda Kerr Scott ... Organist

Season 7, Episode 8: Breaking Up Ain't Hard to Do

25 May 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Emma Amos ... Joanna Draper
Geoffrey McGivern ... Ted Draper
Robin Weaver ... Nathan's Mum
Lauretta Gavin ... Tommy's Mum

Victoria Wicks ... Dinner Guest
Amy Manson ... Casting P.A.

Season 7, Episode 9: Life Begins at Fifty

8 June 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Bailey
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Nichola McAuliffe ... Judge
Kim Wall ... Store Detective
Jonathan Coy ... Prosecutor
Laura Haddock ... Melanie

Season 8


Season 8, Episode 0: Ho Ho No

26 December 2007

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Bailey
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
John Challis ... Jacob Marley
Niky Wardley ... Crystal
Paul Brooke ... Mr. Salem
Amy Noble ... Gwen
Martin Herdman ... Carl
Howard Lew Lewis ... Uncle Idris

James Watson ... Policeman
Dan Cade ... Massage Client

Season 8, Episode 1: The Parent Trap

11 April 2008
Ben takes delivery of a neighbour's large, plasma-screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery too.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey, Jnr
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Adam James ... Daniel
Phil Nice ... Mr. Baker
Regina Freedman ... Mrs. Baker
Ellie Beaven ... Nikki

Matthew Fenton ... Joshua
Peter McNally ... Mr. MacIntyre

Season 8, Episode 2: Let's Not Be Heisty

18 April 2008
Ben's attempt to pay money into his bank unhappily coincides with someone else's decision to take some out... with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When he decides to act as The Negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Pauline Quirke ... Joan

Perry Benson ... Gary
Sean Scanlan ... Jim
Simon Chandler ... Peter
Emma Kennedy ... Belinda
Georgia Moffett ... Penny Bishop
Mark Weller ... Policeman
Rishi Doshi ... Pizza Boy

Season 8, Episode 3: Cards on the Table

25 April 2008
Ben's poker school is costing him a fortune, while Susan's visit to the fortune-teller reveals that something far more deadly is on the cards.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey
Anna Chancellor ... Zelda Nobbs
Albert Bentall ... Giles

Season 8, Episode 4: The Wax Job

2 May 2008
Ben decides to sell his dental practice and takes up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the ladder at the art gallery leads to more than one fall.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Bailey
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Michael Fenton Stevens ... Mr. Griffith
Leslie Randall ... Mr. Crompton

Emma Barnett ... Jillian
Ruth Pickett ... Laurie
Ben Graves ... Richard

Georgia Wake ... Olivia

Season 8, Episode 5: Neighbour Wars

9 May 2008
Having run over Mr Casey's dog some years ago, Ben now compounds the misdemeanour by running over Mr Casey himself. Casey plays the sympathy card for all it's worth and it seems that it may be worth quite a lot.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Nickolas Grace ... Mr. Casey
Renton Skinner ... Policeman
Jonathan Aris ... Mr. Channing
Chloe Bale ... Sasha
Eleanor Matsuura ... Doctor

Season 8, Episode 6: Can't Get No Satisfaction

16 May 2008
Michael and Alfie's internet dating doesn't go quite according to plan; and Kenzo's piano playing may leave a lot to be desired, but will Ben's attempt to get his old band together prove a bigger hit?
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Philip Bird ... Ziggy
David Keyes ... Danny
Rowland Rivron ... Sticks
Manal El-Feitury ... Terri
Louise Mardenborough ... Georgia

Season 8, Episode 7: The Abi Habit

23 May 2008
According to Susan, abstinence makes the heart grow fonder; while Janey looks like having it thrust upon her, for Abi, it looks like being a longer term commitment.
Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Bailey
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Jenny Howe ... Sister Ann
Ben Jones ... Ron
Chereen Buckley ... Young Nun

Chris Wilson ... Restaurant Guest (uncredited)

Season 9


Season 9, Episode 0: Have a Unhappy Christmas

24 December 2008

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Julian Clary ... Mr. Walker
James Smith ... Mr. Carstairs
Robin Sebastian ... Royal Equerry
Terry Bird ... Security Guard

Andy Bennett ... Elf / Security Guard 2

Sarah Weldon ... Mother (uncredited)

Season 9, Episode 1: Bully for Ben

2 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Richard Graham ... Barry

Tony Bluto ... Quizmaster
Allison Ryan ... Danni Jarvis

Season 9, Episode 2: Bringing Up Janey

9 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Robert Bathurst ... James Garrett
Rupert Holliday-Evans ... MI5 Officer (as Rupert Holliday Evans)

Season 9, Episode 3: A Very Brief Encounter

16 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Belinda Lang ... Margot
Ian Ashpitel ... Kenny
Mike Sherman ... Man at Bar
Nicola Bryant ... Anne
Jasper Holmes ... Barman
Kali Peacock ... Woman in Bar
Margo Virginia Cargill ... Sally
Michael Fenner ... Phil

Season 9, Episode 4: The Psyche of Mikey

19 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts

Hanne Steen ... Gwyneth
Danielle Branch ... Tamsin
Phillipa Peak ... Receptionist

Season 9, Episode 5: A Difficult Undertaking

19 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Sam Phillips ... Russell
Paul Clayton ... Peter
John Ramm ... Adam

Patrick Toomey ... Solicitor
Alexander Kirk ... Undertaker
Colin Skeaping ... Uncle Norris

Season 9, Episode 6: Dog Dazed

23 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Maggie Steed ... Mrs. Philbin

Lucy Evans ... Amanda
Karen Paullada ... Reporter
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts (uncredited)

Season 9, Episode 7: It's Training Men

30 April 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Michael Fenton Stevens ... Mr. Griffith
Ursula Burton ... Jessica
Morgana Robinson ... Anna

Season 9, Episode 8: The Guru

7 May 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
David Haig ... Jeremy Livingstone
John Barrowman ... The Doctor
Carol MacReady ... Olga

Season 9, Episode 9: Kenzo's Project

14 May 2009

Robert Lindsay ... Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker ... Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe ... Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson ... Michael Harper
Keiron Self ... Roger Bailey Jnr.
Rhodri Meilir ... Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall ... Kenzo Harper
Kris Marshall ... Nick Harper (archive footage)
Siobhan Hayes ... Abi Harper (archive footage)
John Arthur ... Peter (archive footage)
Frances Barber ... Vanessa (archive footage)
Jane Booker ... Fat Hilary Jessop (archive footage)
Paul Bradley ... Mr. Griffin (archive footage)
Roger Brierley ... Undertaker #1 (archive footage)
Peter Capaldi ... Colin Judd (archive footage)
Eric Carte ... Richard Jessop (archive footage)
Rowena Cooper ... Joan (archive footage)
Noah Davis ... Baby Kenzo (archive footage)
Thomas Davis ... Baby Kenzo (archive footage)
Verity Dearsley ... Molly (archive footage) (as Verity-Jane Dearsley)
Abby Ford ... Rita (archive footage)
Georgie Glen ... Mrs. Gleaves (archive footage)
Rachel Harvey ... Fiona (archive footage)

Daniel Hill ... Andy Banks (archive footage)
Lauren Holden ... Jackie (archive footage)
Margaret John ... Woman Juror 1 (archive footage)
Rufus Jones ... Gay Guy (archive footage)
Sody Singh Kahlon ... Returning Officer (archive footage)
Rosemary Leach ... Grace (archive footage)
Sylvestra Le Touzel ... Joanna (archive footage)
Simon Ludders ... Undertaker #2 (archive footage)
Karen Mann ... Pharmacist's Wife (archive footage)
Mac McDonald ... Scott Tailor (archive footage)
Kristopher Milnes ... Sophie's Boyfriend (archive footage)
Richard Nichols ... Policeman 1 (archive footage)
Trevor Peacock ... Mr. Bradley (archive footage)
Brian Pettifer ... Mr. Hodder (archive footage)
Stephen Powell ... Policeman 2 (archive footage)
Colin Prockter ... Raymond (archive footage)
Kim Ross ... Ambyr Banks (archive footage)
Paul Shearer ... Mr. Hoxton-Jones (archive footage)
Brian Shelley ... Mr. Fleming (archive footage)
Michael Simkins ... Kirk (archive footage)
Sydney Stevenson ... Sophie (archive footage)

Colin Stinton ... Dr. Buck Bukowski (archive footage)
Lauren Taylor ... Suzanne (archive footage)
Vladimir Vega ... Pharmacist (archive footage)
Kim Wall ... Mr. Donnely (archive footage)

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button